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Monday, January 16, 2017

This 8" X 10" pattern could be a nice Valentines Day gift. I included the color image for you to print for the backer. Of course you can use any backer you like.

I usually make this type of pattern 8" X 10" because it's easier to find a frame. If you use 1/8" thick Baltic Birch plywood you will find it fit's in most frames better. A lot of frames are not deep enough for 1/4" thick boards. Make sure you check the frame before you buy one.

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Sue Mey has published the January edition of her eMagazine. Looks like she has you all set for your Valentines Day patterns. Check it out.

Note: The items shown are linked to the website - Click on either the Description or the Image for it to open there.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. Inspired by advocates of nonviolence such as Mahatma Gandhi, King sought equality for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday since 1986.

Many new scrollers ask me about spiral scroll saw blades. When I try to answer their question I always mention portrait style patterns as their best use. The pattern in this post is a portrait style pattern. Not because it's a portrait though. A portrait style pattern is just a pattern of an object or person that is designed using the contrast of dark and light in the image to make the pattern.

The interior cuts of this type of pattern are usually organic/irregular shapes. Spiral blades do not track a straight line very well. Spiral blades are designed to cut in any direction. Because of this trait they will go off a pattern line with the least amount of pressure in the wrong direction. With practice you can get better at following a line but never as accurate as a straight blade.

When you use a spiral blade on a pattern like the one in this post you have the advantage of not having to turn the wood. You just move the wood in the direction you want to cut. Because the are mostly irregular shapes not one will notice if you are off the pattern line a little.

In this pattern I would use a spiral blade to cut the image of MLK then switch to a straight blade for the flag and lettering.

In the YouTube video below Dave cuts an Elvis portrait style pattern using a spiral blade. It's a good example of the proper use of the spiral. Thanks to Dave Woodworks for sharing the video.

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Heritage Wood Specialties. Scroll saw ready boards!

Heritage Wood Specialties is a nationally recognized supplier of superior quality hardwoods to fine woodworkers across the US and Canada. Novice hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike can enjoy the high quality woodworking materials and kits available from Heritage Wood Specialties.
Great source for scroll saw ready boards.

Seyco

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.

The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make.

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order.
Click the picture to order.

You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker.
Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.

The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.

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The Lifter

Papa's Custom Patterns.

Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.__________________________

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